Curb Appeal

Curb Appeal

When
you’re preparing your house for the market, almost every agent will explain how
valuable curb appeal is when it comes to marketing your home. Curb appeal can
mean a lot of things, of course, ranging from wholesale replacement of the
roof, paint, and landscaping, to a few tidy details designed to spruce up the
place.
One
of the best (and most cost-effective!) tune-ups you can make works both from
the curb and from up close. It’s kind of like Botox for your home’s face. It’s
a little something I like to think of as the “Front Door Tune-up.”
The
front door is a focal point on your home, both from a distance and up close.
Here’s how to leverage it for maximum impact:
1)
Paint the door with an appropriate, fresh, contrasting color. Not only will
this draw the eye (possibly even away from the crack in the driveway!), but it
will go a long way to creating the impression of a new paint job.
2)
Replace faded, small address numbers with classy, visibly new hardware. Long
gone are the days of tacky decals. Even a modest investment at an upscale home
accessories store can add a touch of luxury to your entryway.
3)
Replace knob/handle and lock hardware. The feel of the doorknob, the click of
the hardware, and the sense of security the door conveys matters hugely. It’s a
front-line sensory experience for potential buyers. A sticky, weak, degraded
set of locks only hurts your first impression.
4)
Upgrade the door, if possible. Sometimes paint and hardware won’t do the trick.
If you have an older home in a subdivision where many of the same styles of
door were used, this could be a good time to differentiate your home while
upgrading the aesthetic.
Will
a door save your home from significant cosmetic problems? No. But I’ve seen it
work again and again: The “Front Door Tune-up” is a subtle but effective
listing tool.
I
have lots of resources on curb appeal! Contact me for more:
Lynne Van Eck, Realtor,
Exit
King Realty
[email protected] or 941-716-4754

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